Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 31

Nathan stumbled out, breathless. "What's going on?"

Nellie's eyes were red, tears threatening to spill over as her shoulders shook with anger. "I can't believe you faked being sick just to skip school. Don't you know that nothing beats the value of education? If you don't want to be pushed around in the future, you need to hit the books hard!" Nathan immediately backed down, his usually confident eyes now downcast. "I'm sorry."

Nellie's voice was filled with sorrow as she said, "Nathan, I'm here to shield you from life's storms. But remember, the world is vast, and not every storm can be avoided by leaning on someone else. Think about what you've done."

She grabbed her backpack, huffing as she slammed the door on her way out.

Nathan pouted, muttering to himself, "What a temper, huh?"

When the door creaked open again, Nathan couldn't help but grin. 'I knew she had a soft spot for me.'

Then, a pair of shiny black leather shoes stepped into the room, causing Nathan's heart to sink. Suddenly, he leaped off the bed, sprinting to the window. Pulling back the sheer curtain, he watched as Nellie's delicate figure slowly faded into the distance.

turned around. Nathan waved gently, pushing aside the curtain

at his innocent smile. She called to him,

growing, so she tirelessly cooked up delicious meals for him, which had led to

gave her a soft and gentle look and said,

and a stern middle-aged man strode in. Standing behind Nathan, he asked with a sneer, "So, you're the

quickly drew the curtains, nodding

tossed a thick envelope at Nathan, who didn't need to open it to know what

sent by Kristina? Are

"You're pretty sharp. You've messed with someone you shouldn't

the envelope back at him. Its seemingly light weight landed

pulling out all the stops and sending you all this way with cash. But what if I say I don't care

if you cooperate and change your story, you can name your price," the man stated, confident Nathan would take the